WoW factor aplenty as festival draws crowd in Geraldton

Camera IconConfetti rains on the crowd as The Temper Trap end their RedFM WoW Fest Concert set with their ARIA-award winning track Sweet Disposition. Credit: Francesca Mann / Midwest Times

Giant snails, flying whales and a fish out of water. No, this wasn’t a scene from a sci-fi movie, these were just some of the things that greeted people at this year’s Wind on Water Festival in Geraldton.

The second annual WoW Fest, run by the City of Greater Geraldton, took over the foreshore on April 20 and 21 with a giant line-up of events and activities.

Camera IconGiant animal and fish-shaped kites took to the sky on the Geraldton foreshore during the WoW Festival. Credit: Midwest Times

With the autumn school holidays in full swing, thousands of people from around WA flocked to the two-day event — and a taste of what Geraldton has to offer.

Many Geraldton musicians were showcased throughout the weekend, with performances on the Emerging Artists stage and on the beach as part of Euphorium Creative’s Sunset Entertainment.

Camera IconA bicycle-powered lionfish sculpture “gobbles up” some children on its journey down to the foreshore. Credit: Francesca Mann / The Midwest Times

On Sunday night the Stow Gardens were transformed into a mini music festival headlined by indie rockers The Temper Trap (the first time the band has performed in Geraldton) and singer-rapper Tkay Maidza.

A bicycle-powered lionfish also made its way along the foreshore, inviting passers-by to hop in its mouth for a photo.

Camera IconThe sun sets on the first day of the Wind on Water Festival. Crowds started to gather along the beach on Saturday, April 20, for a night of live music from Geraldton musicians. Credit: Francesca Mann / Midwest Times